GBC 620os Operation Manual
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
The control panel display does not
illuminate when POWER ON/OFF
is in the ON, marked “I”, position
Laminator not connected to
electrical supply Insert attachment plug into
receptacle
Blown out fuse. Check fuses.
Rollers do not turn when Load or
Run is pressed. Safety latch not engaged Check all Safety latches.
Pull E-Stop button Pull out on the E-STOP push button.
Laminated items exhibit curling. Too much Brake on Film Adjust tension per section FILM
TENSION.
Decurling bar not set correctly Adjust Decurling bar to increase or
decrease curl.
Wet Media Turn on Cooling Fans or let Media
cure.
Adhesive deposited on heat rollers. Top film exceeds image size. Re-orientate film or images, or slit
film.
Laminate improperly loaded. Adhesive (matte) side of laminate
film may be against the heat rollers.
Unweb and reload the film properly.
Unsatisfactory adhesion of laminate. Speed setting too fast for type of
material being laminated Lower speed setting.
Insufficient heat Wait for “READY” indicator to
appear in the control panel display.
Laminate improperly loaded Adhesive side of film must be facing
away from the heat rollers.
Heat rollers require cleaning. Bottom roll of film not threaded
behind the idle bar.
Laminated item unsuitable for
adhesion. Clean heat rollers per procedure in
section CARING FOR THE GBC
620os LAMINATOR. Item may be
dirty or may have non porous
surface that is extremely difficult to
laminate.
Insufficient PSI Increase PSI